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| History of the name of Moore Street in NYC | 11/15/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: Could you tell me for whom Moore Street in New York City was named?
A: Moore Street Before landfill changed the shape of Manhattan, Moore Street was the location where ...
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| Perry Street NYC | 9/15/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: What is the origin of the name Perry Street. in West Village, New York City?
A: Cindy, It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, who commanded the U.S. fleet in the Battle ...
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| Statue of Liberty on Manhattan Street Sign? | 8/26/2009 | Tom Bernardin |
Q: Would you happen to know when the statue of liberty first appeared on manhattan street signs? Did it ...
A: What an interesting question. Alas, I have no idea. One possible way to find out the answer would ...
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| Vacation spots | 8/3/2009 | Sandy |
Q: This is kind of a general question, but I'm looking for a 2-3 day trip in central NY that both my ...
A: I'm really glad that you've decided to stay in the Ithaca area...I know you'll have a blast! It may ...
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| Vacation spots | 7/28/2009 | Sandy |
Q: This is kind of a general question, but I'm looking for a 2-3 day trip in central NY that both my ...
A: So glad that you are interested in the Finger Lakes area! It's one of my favorite areas in New York ...
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| Vacation spots | 7/27/2009 | Sandy |
Q: This is kind of a general question, but I'm looking for a 2-3 day trip in central NY that both my ...
A: I'm not sure where you live, but two main ideas come to mind. The first is the Finger Lake region of ...
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| Manhattan Street Names Ending in Place | 7/15/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: How many Manhattan street names end with the word "place" (eg st mark's place)? If very few can you ...
A: Ethan, My guess is about 40 and here we go: Battery Ericsson Exchange Florence Park Trimble ...
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| The Big Apple | 5/24/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: My partner and I are travelling to New York from the 2nd to 7th July of this year and we really ...
A: Megan, You asked a bunch of questions and here are my answers: 1) You can purchase tickets at the ...
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| Egg creams | 5/1/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: Not sure if this is in your area of expertise, but there seems to be some discrepancy in how to make ...
A: New York's (Brooklyn's) Famous Egg Cream 1 cup milk Sparkling seltzer water About 2 tablespoons ...
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| West and Greenwich Village | 4/20/2009 | Marc W |
Q: i was just wondering is Greenwich Village and West village the same or are they different, whats the ...
A: Yes, when New Yorkers typically talk about 'Greenwich Village' or simply 'the Village', they are ...
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| NEW YORK CITY TRIP | 4/18/2009 | Hailey Andrews |
Q: I just had a quick question for you and hopefully you can answer it or at least contribute to it. I ...
A: Ryan, I really don't know too many places that fit what you want, but trying to find a way to get a ...
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| General Life in the city | 4/10/2009 | Marc W |
Q: I'm in the process of editing a book I recently wrote that takes place in a city. However, I've ...
A: 1. While most people think of just Manhattan when they hear New York City, it also includes the ...
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| Airsoft and paintballs | 3/22/2009 | Marc W |
Q: I like to practice martial arts and have been wanting to practice defending and disarming firearms ...
A: In regards to the legality of airsoft guns, I would suggest contact the NYPD's License Division at ...
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| Columbia Oval | 2/24/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: The first ever American Marathon (1896) ended at a stadium called the Columbia Oval, often described ...
A: Hugh, I found two articles on the web which explain where it was and that it was auctioned off and ...
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| New York Naive | 2/21/2009 | Hailey Andrews |
Q: I'm going to be travelling from Brisbane, Australia over to NY in July of next year. I was hoping if ...
A: Megan, There are so many different sets of fireworks going on all through NYC, but it depends on ...
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| manhole covers | 2/10/2009 | Marc W |
Q: How many manhole covers are in the streets of the 5 boros of New York. What is the authoritative ...
A: Cannot give you an exact total but here are some numbers: from "Anatomy of a City" by Kate Ascher: ...
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| Horse Racing in NYC/Staten Island | 1/13/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: is there a lot of horse racing or betting in NYC? Not that I'm interested in that stuff; it's ...
A: William, The NYRA (NY Racing Association) would have specific answers to all of your racing ...
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| Bronx Street | 1/3/2009 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: John, I would appreciate your help if possible please. In October 1901 my great uncle came from UK ...
A: Sue, This may require searching many old maps. The Bronx Borough Historian should help with this ...
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| Trip to Upstate New York | 12/15/2008 | Sandy |
Q: Im trying to plan a week-long trip next summer to upstate new york. I live in the washington dc ...
A: Lake George and Lake Placid would be a really nice choice. I have not been to Maine, but from what I ...
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| Trip to Upstate New York | 12/15/2008 | Sandy |
Q: Im trying to plan a week-long trip next summer to upstate new york. I live in the washington dc ...
A: ..what a great question! It's ironic that you sent me this question and you are from DC - my husband ...
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| Lighthouse | 12/2/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: On the highway that goes past the new & old Yankee Stadiums, there is a brown building on a corner ...
A: Marie, Here's the detailed story: In 1885, Halsey William Wilson was an enterprising young man ...
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| Cheapest /fastest way to get to JFK to Stamford, CT | 10/16/2008 | Marc W |
Q: This is the first time I am traveling to NYC and my plane reaches JFK at midnight, 24th Oct 2008. ...
A: See my previous posts, but basically you have to take a bus to Grand Central Terminal (in Manhattan) ...
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| transportation | 10/10/2008 | Marc W |
Q: My son will be going to JFK and he needs to know if there is any public transportation available ...
A: Around $30 total... Metro-North Railroad to Grand Central $16.50 (rush hour) or $12.50 ...
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| Staten Island | 10/9/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I know this may be a bit out of your field, but i'm trying to identify the setting for the "Grounded ...
A: William: Originally known as "Factoryville," Islanders now commonly refer to the area as West ...
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| NYC Warehouses | 9/13/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I'm a writer in the midst of creating a short story that will be based in New York City. I don't ...
A: William, Yes, there are deserted warehouses! I will give you the perfect location. It is the "Long ...
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| Living in NYC | 8/19/2008 | Marc W |
Q: Making around $40,000 per year, could one live comfortably in New York?
A: It's definitley doable although what passes for comfortably in NYC is different than the rest of the ...
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| Street names | 8/8/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: What are all of the street names in New York City?
A: Shayla, There are too many names to list here. Starting with Manhattan, I suggest that you get a ...
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| travelling to Yankee Stadium | 8/8/2008 | Marc W |
Q: Could you give me your opinion on the easiest and safest way to get from Penn Station to Yankee ...
A: Going by subway will be cheaper (a taxi will run you to close to $20 with tip each way) and probably ...
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| Famous Blues Guitarists | 7/30/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: Have there been any famous bluse guitarists from New York State?
A: Adam: That is a very interesting question. I am a NYC trivia expert, but would like to try to help ...
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| Transportation from JFK to Stamford, CT | 7/25/2008 | Marc W |
Q: I will be landing at JFK early in the morning on monday and I need to go to Stamford, CT and have to ...
A: http://en.allexperts.com/q/New-York-112/transportation-1.htm It will cost you $21 (or $24 if ...
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| Summer Housing in Manhattan | 4/22/2008 | Marc W |
Q: My son will be doing a summer internship with J.P. Morgan in Manhattan and is having a hard time ...
A: While paying a first month's rent and a security deposit are standard practice, I personally would ...
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| Underhill Ave & Hector Pl. | 4/4/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I recently acquired a porcelain street sign with iron frame and post top. It is from UNDERHILL AVE ...
A: Matt, Two suggestions may get you an answer: 1) This web site holds tons of obscure NYC info, but ...
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| Summer Housing in Manhattan | 4/3/2008 | Marc W |
Q: My son will be doing a summer internship with J.P. Morgan in Manhattan and is having a hard time ...
A: Craiglist is definitely the best. The housing market in NYC moves rather quickly so rental ...
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| Help with day trip to NY City?? | 3/31/2008 | Marc W |
Q: **One of the Saturdays in this June of 2008, I'm taking my family to NY City via Bus. We are going ...
A: [Edited MetroCard cost below] Here's my suggestion (this is based on none of you having been to ...
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| job opportunity | 3/6/2008 | Marc W |
Q: My son will be graduating from NYU this May and is a History and Economics Major, He love politics ...
A: The Urban Fellows Program is a great for those about to graduate from college, however, the annual ...
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| the Commodore Theatre - Brooklyn | 3/5/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I am trying to find photos of the Commodore Theatre - in willamsburg,Brooklyn. I can't find any ...
A: William, A little searching on the internet can usually do the trick. After a 15 min search, I ...
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| Grand Central Question | 3/4/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I have a question about Grand Central Terminal, I hope you can help me. I read somewhere that there ...
A: The tunnel network under the station and terminal complex wasn't built in fits and starts but all at ...
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| 4th of July | 2/26/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: John My friend and I will be in New York for a few days over fourth of july weekend this year. I ...
A: Jane, Mostly the streets that are adjacent to the FDR Drive become closed because people view the ...
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| Brooklyn mail addresses | 1/25/2008 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: I hope I make sense when trying to explain this. Why does postal mail that is sent to and from ...
A: Ryan, Remember that Brooklyn was at one time a city all of its own. Queens was really formed as a ...
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| restaurants | 12/28/2007 | John V. Barbieri |
Q: Approximately how many restaurants are there in NYC? Thank you.
A: Today New York City has more than 18,000 eating establishments and yet new ones are setting ...
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